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Hail history for Clark County, MO

Clark County has 102 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 58 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 17, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.75″ baseball June 17, 2017

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 102 since 1960
1″ or larger 58 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · June 17, 2017
Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Clark County

Jan 1 Feb 14 Mar 28 Apr 26 May 21 Jun 3 Jul 6 Aug 1 Sep 1 Oct Nov 1 Dec

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Clark County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 102 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
0.88″ Nickel
0.75″ Penny
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.0″ Quarter
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Clark County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

· 0.88″ (nickel)

A trained spotter reported a lot of dime to nickel size hail.

· 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous windshields were destroyed by wind-driven baseball size hail.

· 2.75″ (baseball)

The emergency manager reports hail the size of baseballs knocked out car windows in Kahoka.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
010112224620

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Clark County

Has it ever hailed in Clark County?

Yes — 102 hail events have been recorded for Clark County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 58 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clark County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clark County, MO is March 26, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Clark County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 17, 2017. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Missouri hail history

All 115 Missouri counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.